This study was performed in an attempt to investigate the prevalence of poultry diseases in the Barishal district of Bangladesh during the period from October 2018 to September 2019. A total of 863 poultry birds of different ages either dead or sick were examined for the study. H...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2023/v6i3259
A cross sectional study was carried out from November 2017 to June 2018 in Western Zone of Tigray, North West Ethiopia with the objectives of identifying the etiologies of subclinical mastitis and their antimicrobial drug susceptibility pattern. From 122 California Mastitis Test...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2023/v6i3258
The first HPAI outbreak in Africa and in Nigeria occurred in Kaduna State. The study investigated factors favoring the introduction and spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza and the prevalence of H5 subtypes, Newcastle and Gumboro diseases antibodies in live poultry markets...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2023/v6i3257
This study was aimed at describing the phenotypic characteristics and assessing the effects of sex and location on body measurements of Red Maasai Sheep found in Arusha region of Tanzania. Samples of 281 adult Red Maasai sheep (165 from Arumeru and 116 from Monduli district) were...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2023/v6i3256
This study seeks to evaluate the respondents’ comprehension of animal welfare practices and identify factors influencing animal welfare, especially during transit. The welfare of animals is fundamental to the general wellbeing of humanity, and adherence to welfare standards in hu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2023/v6i3254
Commercial dairy farming is an emerging segment that strengthens the economy of farmers and the nation. A successful “One Calf a Year Programme” is the key to profitable dairy farming. It has been observed that even with proper farm management and veterinary aid, the conception r...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2023/v6i3255
Parasitic infections have been shown to affect the growth and economic value of animals. The demand for grass-cutter meat is high in most rural and semi-urban communities in Nigeria due to its value as a source of protein. The present study investigated the prevalence of gastroin...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2023/v6i3253
Aims: The study aimed to determine the effect of pond pests based rations on the performance of ducks in the early phase of laying eggs. Study Design: Complete randomized design (RAL) consisting of 3 treatments each with 3 replications. Place and Duration of Study: The research w...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2023/v6i3252
The poor nutritional quality of feed resources is one of the major constraints to optimize livestock productivity in the mixed farming systems of the country; however, there is lack of information on the nutritional quality of feeds utilized in the area. Thus this study aimed to...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2023/v6i3251
Rabbitry holds an important position for sustainable agriculture in developing countries and support vast majority of socioeconomic activities globally. However inappropriate management practices on control of gastrointestinal parasites infesting rabbits have hindered successful...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2023/v6i3250
The effect of breed on the carcass characteristic of two dual-purpose chickens reared under the intensive management system was studied. A total of 40 birds from Sasso and Kuroiler breeds (20 per breed) were randomly taken as a representative sample and were slaughtered and carca...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2023/v6i3249
Aims: To evaluate the feasibility of determining energy expenditure and nutrient oxidation using respiration chambers for newborn intrauterine growth-restricted (IUGR) piglets while testing two different dietary interventions (DI). Study Design: A 2x4 factorial design was use...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2023/v6i3248
Incorporating African locust bean seed meal in the diet of layer chickens has been shown to improve their laying performance, blood profile, and carcass characteristics, while also promoting sustainable agriculture. This nutrient-rich ingredient can be a cost-effective alternativ...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2023/v6i3247
Ticks cause great economic losses to livestock, and tick-borne diseases are one of the emerging threats to livestock and public health in India. The chemical ectoparasiticides are being used to control these ectoparasites, but their residues are reported in milk and meat. Hence,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2023/v6i3246
Assam in North East India is very rich in diversity of edible insects. Most of the insects are eaten by tribal people as nutritious and tasty food. Orthopteran species such as grasshoppers (Acrididae and Tettigoniidae) and crickets (Mole cricket and House cricket) are major insec...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2023/v6i2245